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snaefellsnes - Attractions - Historical sites

Búðir An old anchorage, later a trading centre

Staðarsveit, 356 Snæfellsbær
Búðir, an old anchorage, later a trading centre. The 19th century church is unusual, not only in its setting, but also because it was raised by a woman who did not have the support of the church authorities, but special ...
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Írskra brunnur A well from the time of the settlement

Írskra brunnur, (“Well of the Irishmen”) a well from the time of the settlement, in the fields near Gufuskálar, Írskra kirkja (“Church of the Irishmen”) ruins on the shore and Írskra búðir (“Irishmen’s booth”) ruins at t...
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Helgafell Small mountain and a church

Helgafell, (73 m) this small mountain, though not high, is conspicuous in the plain. It was sacred to people of the Saga age, and they hoped to die on it. The story goes that if you start from the grave of Guðrún Ósvífur...
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Ingjaldshóll A church and ancient manor farm

Ingjaldshóll, a church, ancient manor farm and the main setting of Víglundar saga. Often the residence of sheriffs and other important officials. The church is believed to be the oldest concrete church in the world, bui...
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Öndverðarnes Formerly a substantial farm

The extreme tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Formerly a substantial farm with a chapel, now a lighthouse. Deep in the ground is the old well, Fálki, with 18 steps leading down to it. South of Öndverðarnes are cliff...
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